SEA 2 SKY CHALLENGE ATHLETE GUIDE 2022 KIDS AQUATHON - This document is to be read in conjunction with the "Athlete Guide at Covid-19 Alert Level 2"

SEA 2 SKY CHALLENGE
           ATHLETE GUIDE 2022
             KIDS AQUATHON
This document is to be read in conjunction with the “Athlete Guide at
                       Covid-19 Alert Level 2”

                A huge thanks to our event sponsors.

THE EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday 11th March
               Race pack pick-up
2:00-6pm       Waltham Swimming Pool
               30 Waltham Road, Christchurch
               Turn right in reception into the Tri Club room
Saturday 12th March
               Race pack pick-up
12-3pm         Waltham Swimming Pool
               30 Waltham Road, Christchurch
               Turn right in reception into the Tri Club room
Sunday 13th March

               Refer to Covid-19 Athlete guide for check in times.

               NO PRIZE GIVING

KEY INFORMATION

This race manual is to be read in conjunction with the Covid-19 athlete guide. That document
outlines all your requirements in order for us to follow our health and safety plan.

Thanks for entering. Please remember when you are racing we try as hard as we can to make
your race as straight forward as possible. Respect your fellow competitors and the public
whilst enjoying being out there on a stunning course. Remember to thank marshals and
volunteers who are out there enabling you to participate.

Pre Race information

You will be kept up to date via email on any race developments and any changes to the
schedule outlined above.

It is your responsibility to be in the appropriate physical condition for this event and do the
appropriate training.

Pre Race Registration

You will be kept up to date via email on any race developments and any changes to the
schedule outlined above.

It is your responsibility to be in the appropriate physical condition for this event and do the
appropriate training.

Race Briefings

This document acts as your race briefing however we will go through the course with the
children before starting.

Post race information

Due to covid-19 there will not be a prize giving.
Trophies will be awarded to category winners along with medals to the top 3. These will be
available at a venue TBC post race.
Note that age is taken as of 31/12/22

RACE DAY PROCEDURE

   1. Parking

Refer to the Covid-19 athlete guide for specific instructions.

   2. Toilets
IMPORTANT - You MUST only use the toilets in your zone. The Kids Challenge children are to
use the public toilets next to the bike transition area.

RACE TIMING

      1. Race bib number – you will receive a race number at registration. This is to be worn
         on the front for the run.
      2. Your timing chip – please strap you timing chip to your LEFT ankle using the velcro
         strap provided
      3. Please ensure your timing chip is handed in when you have finished. Failure to do
         so will result in a $50 fee to cover the cost of a replacement.
      4. If you withdraw from the race at any point please ensure that you hand your timing
         chip to one of the timing team at the finish line.

PARENTS SPECTATING

Please limit families to one parent spectating to assist your child or socially distance yourself
somewhere on the esplanade.

All parents are required to wear a mask around the race site.

If you child can be self sufficient in the swim to run transition please stand well back from the
change over zone.

KIDS AQUATHON RACE INFORMATION
Our kids event will be a fun swim/run race. All the kids will get times and will show up in
results just like all the other athletes.

The kids meeting / transition area is on the steps in front of Scarborough Fare Cafe. There
will be cones and signs marking the area.

SWIM / WADE
Subject to conditions the swim will be a one or two lap run through the water at knee depth.
We normally like to push the kids to waist depth. We suggest kids wear a t-shirt during the
wade with their number attached rather than changing at the transition.

We will allow parents to run with kids through the water if required.

Transition – the kids will have their shoes lined up along or next to the concrete steps on the
beach. They should have a towel to dry their feet.

RUN 1km
The run will be up 500m along the beach before turning up onto the Promenade and turning
left towards the finish.

When children complete their race they will move through the finish area and are to meet
their parents back at their transition point.

MEDICAL

If you suffer from any medical conditions that may, in anyway affect your participation in the
event you must have indicated this condition at time of entry.

If you have a problem please approach the officials by the finish area. The medical team will
be in the Tri Club tent.

RESULTS

Results will be posted on www.sea2skychallenge.com within 24hrs of the race finishing.
All entrants will also be emailed results